sport.wikisort.org - Athlete

Ellie Leek (born 21 January 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers.[1]

Ellie Leek

Leek featuring for Blackburn Rovers in 2021
Personal information
Full name	Ellie Leek
Date of birth	(1995-01-21) 21 January 1995 (age 27)
Place of birth	Torfaen, Wales
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Blackburn Rovers
Number	13
Youth career
–	Bristol City
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2017	Auburn University	80	(8)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2013	Bristol City	0	(0)
–	Le Havre
2019–2019	Charlton Athletic	2	(0)
2019–2021	Lewes	16	(1)
2021–	Blackburn Rovers	17	(2)
National team
2011–2012	Wales U17	3	(0)
2014	Wales U19	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Leek started her career at Bristol City Women's, however only ever featured as a substitute after coming through the centre of excellence as a teenager.[2]

Ellie played for four years in the United States playing for Auburn University, before taking the trip to French side Le Havre AC who play their games in the Division 2 Féminine.[3]

She then returned to England as Leek featured for Charlton Athletic W.F.C before joining Lewes L.F.C in 2019.[4]

Ellie Leek signed for Blackburn Rovers L.F.C in 2021 after leaving Lewes L.F.C at the end of the FA Women's Championship 20/21 season.[5]

International career

Ellie Leek featured for both the under 17's and the under 19's at international level for Wales Women's at the UEFA Women's Championships.[6]

She is also eligible to feature for England Women's National Football Team.[7]

Personal life

Ellie Leek is currently in a relationship with Manchester United striker, Martha Thomas who has been a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and Stonewall's Rainbow Laces Campaign.[8]

References

---